Consuelo Castiglioni's favorite things

Consuelo Castiglioni

Consuelo Castiglioni

Fashion designer Consuelo Castiglioni, creative director of cult Milan-based label Marni, credits her passion for architecture and interior design with having a profound effect on her unconventional approach to women's and men's clothing. "Being well-versed in both greatly influences your eye as a designer," she says. "You notice details you wouldn't have before." Nevertheless, Castiglioni, known for her adventurous colors and patterns, isn't ready to commit to designing a home collection, even though her Marni 100 Chairs exhibit—she commissioned a group of ex-prisoners in Colombia to weave the seats—sold out at last year's Milan Furniture Fair. "I'm inspired by art, nature, travel, different cultures," says Castiglioni, who will be back at Salone with a new project this spring. "Life itself is inspiring."